On Wed, 8 May 1996, David Haberstich wrote:

> But then
> there was the CONSERVATOR whose full handprint is still visible on one
> of my color photographs because this person pressed an ungloved hand on
> the surface to emphasize a point. It's my understanding that this person
> still doesn't wear gloves with photographs. Any reactions? --David
> Haberstich


Well, we all have our stupid moments.  But, I'm curious.  What point was
the CONSERVATOR attempting to make when s/he pressed an ungloved hand on
"your" color photograph?

Anything to do with conditions of display?

Jack C. Thompson
Thompson Conservation Lab
Portland, OR

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